The Lesser Known Pod

Welcome back to another episode of the Lesser Known! In today's episode we go over the unique qualities of Volcanoes National Park including: - Benefits of the volcanoes that might surprise you - Lesser traveled trails and lava tubes - Species of plants and animals only found in HI - Cursed stones and flowers If you don't know, now you know! See you next week :) Sources: https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Glowworm https://www.atlasobscura.com/search?q=hawaii+volcanoes+national+park&lat=19.893871736916847&lng=-155.74625899999998&page=3 https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/lanai-cathedrals-hawaii-waters-scuba-18266983.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halema%CA%BBuma%CA%BBu https://socratic.org/questions/what-is-the-world-s-largest-active-volcano https://www.gohawaii.com/islands/hawaii-big-island/regions/kau/volcanoes-national-park https://volcanovillageestates.com/what-makes-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-so-special https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/how-were-the-hawaiian-islands-formed.html http://npshistory.com/brochures/havo/1966.pdf https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/hawaii-footprints-volcano-18522595.php https://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/footprints.htm https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/extreme-life-lava-cricket https://nationalparkobsessed.com/national-parks-by-size/

In this episode we combine the facts with the haunting! Learn about how Chobe became a National Park, the dangers that lie within and the hauntings that linger. Sources: https://wanderlustphotosblog.com/2022/10/12/the-ultimate-chobe-national-park-safari-guide/#:~:text=Chobe%20National%20Park%20is%20unlike,experiences%20you%20will%20find%20anywhere. https://zqcollection.com/chobe-river/10-things-may-not-know-chobe-national-park/ https://www.tlouwanacamp.com/pages/chobe-national-park/ https://www.discoverafrica.com/blog/five-reasons-why-you-have-to-visit-the-chobe-national-park/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/botswana https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/southern-africa/botswana/crime-in-botswana https://worldwidewaftage.com/were-in-chobewhat-adventurefun-facts/ https://edepot.wur.nl/453546 https://safarisafricana.com/most-dangerous-animals-africa/ https://www.itravelto.com/history-chobe-botswana.html https://national-parks.org/botswana/chobe https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/botswana https://www.originaltravel.co.uk/travel-guide/botswana/fun-facts Real Ghost Stories: https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=24139#google_vignette https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/travel/article/ghosts-of-south-africa-a-shiver-down-your-spine Atlas Obscura: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/kebokwes-cave Chobe Safari Lodge: https://www.chobesafarilodge.com/

Take a look at the paranormal side of Mammoth Cave National Park, as we uncover the spine-chilling stories of ghostly encounters within the dark depths of this ancient underground world. From Native American legends to the spectral remnants of miners and explorers, prepare to be captivated by the eerie mysteries that haunt Mammoth Cave. It is truly one of the one of the most haunted places on Earth! Links: Floyd Collins https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/tragedy-at-sand-cave.htm Blackout in Cave: Stephen Bishop https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2009/10/mammoth-cave-national-park-harbors-more-few-ghost-stories4820 Hometown Hauntings: https://www.wbko.com/2023/10/27/hometown-hauntings-mammoth-caves-natural-supernatural-wonders/ Mammoth Cave Lodge: https://mammothcavelodge.com/ Travel Channel Info: https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/national-parks/articles/ghost-stories-of-americas-national-parks Blog about the TB Cave: https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2021/03/05/the-white-plague-tb-the-worlds-forgotten-killer/

So today we talk about the mysteries of Mammoth Cave National Park including - The vast history within it - Unique species of crustaceans - Preserved beings - A newly discovered species ** Follow us on IG for pictures :) Sources: https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/nature/how-mammoth-cave-formed.htm#:~:text=The%20rock%20beds%20formed%20about,rock%20beds%20through%20small%20cracks. https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/the-mummies-of-mammoth-cave https://www.nps.gov/articles/tuberculosis-mammoth-cave.htm https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-tuberculosis-patients-quarantined-inside-kentuckys-mammoth-cave-180978144/ https://www.greatamericanhikes.com/post/the-mummies-of-mammoth-cave http://npshistory.com/publications/maca/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/regional_review/vol3-4-5h.htm https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/missing-persons-cave-maps/ https://www.treehugger.com/mammoth-cave-national-park-5197410 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/kentucky/14-fascinating-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-mammoth-cave-in-ky/ https://www.goworldtravel.com/mammoth-cave-national-park-an-underground-kentucky/#:~:text=Numerous%20people%20have%20died%20in,objects%20appear%20in%20their%20photos. https://listverse.com/2023/04/21/10-people-who-went-missing-in-mammoth-cave-national-park/#:~:text=Kentucky's%20Mammoth%20Cave%20National%20Park,acquired%20Mammoth%20Cave%20for%20%2410%2C000. https://www.wymt.com/2024/02/05/two-additional-ancient-shark-species-discovered-mammoth-cave/ https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2009/10/mammoth-cave-national-park-harbors-more-few-ghost-stories4820 https://www.britannica.com/topic/World-Heritage-site/The-international-conservation-movement https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-tuberculosis-patients-quarantined-inside-kentuckys-mammoth-cave-180978144/ https://www.sunset.com/travel/wild-lands/these-national-parks-are-the-most-dangerous https://sometimetraveller.com/web-stories/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-mammoth-cave-national-park/ https://www.researchgate.net/figure/3-Five-levels-of-major-cave-formation-at-Mammoth-Cave-National-Park-Intermittent_fig61_316555051 (pic) https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/nature/how-mammoth-cave-formed.htm#:~:text=The%20rock%20beds%20formed%20about,rock%20beds%20through%20small%20cracks. (pic of passages) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/when-tuberculosis-patients-quarantined-inside-kentuckys-mammoth-cave-180978144/ https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/regional_review/vol3-4-5h.htm https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/cave-city-kentucky https://www.nps.gov/maca/learn/nature/fish.htm

Come along with us as we uncover the paranormal side of the Indiana Dunes National Park. In this episode we'll be talking about a free spirit (literally) that roams the dunes, tragic shipwrecks, a city buried beneath the dunes, paranormal activity at the Inn at Aberdeen, a haunted homestead, and an underwater "Stonehenge" causing a negative energy vortex. Links: http://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/indu.htm https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58755578/alice-mable-wilsonhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/city-west-ghost-townhttps://www.hauntedrockford.com/the-mysterious-ghost-ship-of-lake-michigan/http://www.hauntedhovel.com/picturesofghosts.htmlhttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/84218/bailly-cemetery

Welcome to the Lesser Known, where we tell you anything from strange occurrences that happened to interesting facts about common places around the world. In this episode I go over the mysterious sinkholes of Mt. Baldy, singing sand dunes, little known facts about Lake Michigan, antifreeze frogs, and carnivorous plants located in Indiana Dunes National Park. Sources: National Parks after dark Podcast Bob and Sue podcast https://www.indianadunes.com/blog/post/dunes-101-did-you-know/ https://outdoors.com/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-indiana-dunes-national-park/ https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2019/02/15/indiana-dunes-becomes-national-park-after-century-long-effort/2882357002/ https://www.panish.law/nevada/deaths-in-us-national-parks/ http://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/indu.htm https://www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm https://www.nationalparked.com/indiana-dunes/visitation-statistics https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mysterious-sinkholes-of-mt-baldy https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/mystery-why-dangerous-sand-dune-swallowed-boy-180953404/ https://www.iflscience.com/the-mystery-of-how-a-sand-dune-sinkhole-swallowed-a-child-on-mount-baldy-69169 https://www.iflscience.com/the-mystery-of-how-a-sand-dune-sinkhole-swallowed-a-child-on-mount-baldy-69169 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/mystery-why-dangerous-sand-dune-swallowed-boy-180953404/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mysterious-sinkholes-of-mt-baldy https://www.indianadunes.com/explore-the-dunes/indiana-dunes-state-park/3-dune-challenge/ https://www.panish.law/nevada/deaths-in-us-national-parks/ https://www.google.com/search?q=singing+sand+dunes+of+indiana&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1072US1073&oq=singing+sand+dunes+of+indiana&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRifBdIBCDcxNjRqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 http://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/indu.htm https://www.insidescience.org/news/strange-holes-indiana-dunes-americas-newest-national-park https://thefroglady.org/2018/02/19/frogs-and-toads-of-indiana/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/indiana/singing-sand-dunes-in/ https://koa.com/campgrounds/muskegon/blog/-interesting-and-fun-facts-about-lake-michigan_f0c82018-a446-4686-98de-ec4c767f5ae1/ https://www.wanderingeducators.com/best/stories/shipwrecks-great-lakes-lake-michigan-triangle

Journey with us to Yosemite's supernatural realm. Explore the cursed depths of Teneya Canyon, ghostly encounters along common hiking trails, haunted halls of the Ahwahnee Hotel and the icy grip of Grouse Lake. There's something for every paranormal enthusiast. Sources: Bigfoot https://beaut-tree.net/non-urban-legends-exploring-bigfoot-legend-yosemite/ Jane Goodall - possible bigfoot https://theworld.org/stories/2017-11-02/dr-jane-goodall-her-work-chimpanzees-and-new-documentary-jane Blog; Pacific Adventure Club: https://www.pacificadventureclub.com/blog/uncovering-the-haunted-history-of-yosemite-ghost-stories-that-will-send-shivers-down-your-spine Incident reports: http://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/yose.htm The Queen's Visit: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1983/03/06/agents-were-assigned-to-protect-queen/a90cbe57-d227-4ad7-ac9b-3afd08988897/

Step off the beaten path and into the depths of mystery. In this episode, we peel back the layers of Yosemite's storied history to reveal the lesser-known truths that lie beneath its iconic landscapes. Join us as we shine a light on the chilling disappearances that have baffled investigators for decades. From seasoned hikers to curious adventurers, the park's embrace has been unforgiving to those who dare to tread too far from safety. But what secrets does Yosemite hold in its silent embrace? Could there be more to these disappearances than meets the eye? Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_National_Park https://www.nationalparkreservations.com/article/yosemite-the-history-of-yosemite-national-park/ https://www.sunset.com/travel/wild-lands/these-national-parks-are-the-most-dangerous https://www.rvtravel.com/video-terrifying-park-ranger-stories-yosemite-mysteries-missing-persons-1968/ https://www.treehugger.com/impressive-facts-about-yosemite-national-park-5188785 https://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/yosemite-the-weird-and-the-wonderful.htm https://morethanjustparks.com/yosemite-national-park-facts/ https://blog.basslake.com/2022/10/27/urban-legends-myths-and-scary-stories-from-yosemite-bass-lake/#:~:text=THE%20EVIL%20SPIRIT%20OF%20YOSEMITE&text=Miwok%20Indians%20believed%20that%20an,thought%20to%20haunt%20the%20area. https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-yosemite-national-park https://the-line-up.com/8-creepy-urban-legends-haunting-yosemite-national-park https://www.thefactsite.com/facts-about-yosemite/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/horsetail-falls-fire-fall https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/the-%E2%80%98hidden%E2%80%99-side-of-yosemite https://vocal.media/criminal/strange-disappearances-in-national-parks https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/10kg4gf/im_a_yosemite_park_ranger_some_hikers_never_leave/ https://tahoequarterly.com/best-of-tahoe-2017/tempting-curse-chief-tenaya https://anomalien.com/the-dark-and-mysterious-history-of-yosemites-tenaya-canyon/ https://www.yosemite.com/a-guide-to-yosemites-natural-firefall-horsetail-fall/https://www.yosemitethisyear.com/the-%E2%80%98hidden%E2%80%99-side-of-yosemite https://vocal.media/criminal/strange-disappearances-in-national-parks https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/10kg4gf/im_a_yosemite_park_ranger_some_hikers_never_leave/ https://christopherkokoski.medium.com/the-missing-children-of-yosemite-national-park-876e5bf1349 Bryan's Mysteries & Adventures on Trail Necronomipod podcast National Parks after dark podcast

Brace yourself for this spine-chilling episode as we discuss the paranormal activity of Banff Springs Hotel and The Deane House, sightings of Sasquatch near Lake Minnewanka, and the discovery of unidentified human remains along Mount Rundle trail. Links: Banff Springs Hotel: https://mysteriesofcanada.com/canada/ghostly-tales-of-the-banff-springs-hotel/ The Deane House (Restaurant) https://www.deanehouse.com/ News clip about Jane Doe: https://www.newspapers.com/image/482661490/?clipping_id=54169050&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQ4MjY2MTQ5MCwiaWF0IjoxNzA4MzQ0OTk0LCJleHAiOjE3MDg0MzEzOTR9.wLoxYkUInzDA5o6VpQCsUdikVl4FKe3duvk_o_aKtHY Lake Minnewanka Serpent: https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/merman-banff-020583

You thought you knew these places but some of the most common places are riddled with lesser known spots, facts, and hauntings within. Welcome to the Lesser Known Pod where we tell you anything from strange occurrences that happened to interesting facts about common places around the world. Thanks for joining us on our 6th episode! Today we talk about the strange things found in Banff National Park, from gassy glacier fed lakes and underwater towns to the parks most dominant creature that resides within it. See our instagram @thelesserknownpodcast for pictures of what were talking about. Shownote links: https://www.britannica.com/place/Banff-National-Park Banff Facts - Interesting Details About Banff National Park - Banff.com 12 Fun Facts About Banff National Park (canadiantrainvacations.com) Banff National Park - Wikipedia Banff Wildlife Crossings – Improvement District No. 9, Alberta - Atlas Obscura Cave and Basin National Historic Site – Banff, Alberta - Atlas Obscura Medicine Lake – Improvement District No. 12, Alberta - Atlas Obscura Park Prisoners - Canada's History (canadashistory.ca) https://freerangeamerican.us/boss-bear-in-banff/ https://freerangeamerican.us/boss-bear-in-banff/

Grab your coffee and blanket and get ready for another creepy, spooky episode that may surprise you. This week we talk about The Old Faithful Inn, Lake Hotel, and water babies! Old Faithful Inn: https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/lodgings/hotel/old-faithful-inn/ Lake Hotel: www.HauntedHouses.com Deaths at Yellowstone, Virtual Cemetery https://www.findagrave.com/virtual-cemetery/757708 Cemeteries in Yellowstone and how to find them: https://www.yellowstoneexplored.com/post/gravesites-in-yellowstone-national-park-and-how-to-find-them Full story - Reddit User Yellowstoneyoda Yellowstoneyoda posted on Reddit Bear attack article: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-missoulian/34176720/

Grab your coffee and blanket and get ready for another creepy, spooky episode that may surprise you. This week we talk about The Old Faithful Inn, Lake Hotel, and water babies! Old Faithful Inn: https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/lodgings/hotel/old-faithful-inn/ Lake Hotel: www.HauntedHouses.com Deaths at Yellowstone, Virtual Cemetery https://www.findagrave.com/virtual-cemetery/757708 Cemeteries in Yellowstone and how to find them: https://www.yellowstoneexplored.com/post/gravesites-in-yellowstone-national-park-and-how-to-find-them Full story - Reddit User Yellowstoneyoda Yellowstoneyoda posted on Reddit Bear attack article: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-missoulian/34176720/

In Part 2 of Yellowstone, we take a deep dive into the legal loophole that lies within the park or as our guest speaker Adam refers to it, "The sloppy line drawing by congress," and the super volcano that lurks below. Sources: https://yellowstone.net/history/flight-of-the-nez-perce https://www.yellowstone.org/ten-spooky-things-in-yellowstone-national-park/ https://www.afar.com/magazine/10-incredible-national-parks-around-the-world https://www.nps.gov/places/000/dragons-mouth-spring.htm http://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/yell.htm https://www.kulr8.com/news/death-in-yellowstone-a-look-at-the-bizarre-and-tragic-deaths/article_a643f398-17bb-5d2a-b605-454032d95e42.html https://outforia.com/danger-parks/#all-data https://www.cntraveler.com/story/isa-lake-in-yellowstone-reaches-two-oceans https://outdoors.com/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-yellowstone-national-park/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66268/15-things-you-might-not-know-about-yellowstone-national-park https://cowboystatedaily.com/2022/03/21/yellowstone-at-150-scaldings-maulings-murders-and-other-unnatural-deaths/ Explore yellowstone like a local by teddy garland https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/are-yellowstones-gases-dangerous#:~:text=Even%20though%20there%20is%20no,warnings%20that%20should%20be%20heeded. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lDRBILwu9Un4-Best_yellowstone_geysers.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steamboat_Geyser#:~:text=The%20most%20recent%20eruption%20of,eruptions%20within%20a%20calendar%20year. https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/geysers-hot-springs/yellowstone-geyser-damage/?scope=anon Real Life Lore Youtube - https://youtu.be/RqrrWejHHeI?si=K9ZEsajFursrFvJo Tom Scott on youtube - https://youtu.be/hECaXfk2Wo4?si=1cFPZWXQ2QJ76x3w https://www.thefgfirm.law/blog/a-zone-of-death-in-yellowstone-national-park/

In Part 1 of Yellowstone, we talk about: - A lake that flows backwards - A lake that sings - Hot springs that are capable of dissolving a human body - Geysers that erupt 20 times a day. Sources: https://yellowstone.net/history/flight-of-the-nez-perce https://www.yellowstone.org/ten-spooky-things-in-yellowstone-national-park/ https://www.afar.com/magazine/10-incredible-national-parks-around-the-world https://www.nps.gov/places/000/dragons-mouth-spring.htm http://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/yell.htm https://www.kulr8.com/news/death-in-yellowstone-a-look-at-the-bizarre-and-tragic-deaths/article_a643f398-17bb-5d2a-b605-454032d95e42.html https://outforia.com/danger-parks/#all-data https://www.cntraveler.com/story/isa-lake-in-yellowstone-reaches-two-oceans https://outdoors.com/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-yellowstone-national-park/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66268/15-things-you-might-not-know-about-yellowstone-national-park https://cowboystatedaily.com/2022/03/21/yellowstone-at-150-scaldings-maulings-murders-and-other-unnatural-deaths/ Explore yellowstone like a local by teddy garland https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/are-yellowstones-gases-dangerous#:~:text=Even%20though%20there%20is%20no,warnings%20that%20should%20be%20heeded. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Articles-lDRBILwu9Un4-Best_yellowstone_geysers.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steamboat_Geyser#:~:text=The%20most%20recent%20eruption%20of,eruptions%20within%20a%20calendar%20year. https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/geysers-hot-springs/yellowstone-geyser-damage/?scope=anon Real Life Lore Youtube - https://youtu.be/RqrrWejHHeI?si=K9ZEsajFursrFvJo Tom Scott on youtube - https://youtu.be/hECaXfk2Wo4?si=1cFPZWXQ2QJ76x3w https://www.thefgfirm.law/blog/a-zone-of-death-in-yellowstone-national-park/

Join us in this chilling episode of The Lesser Known as we go into the eerie stories surrounding three hotels and a cemetery near Death Valley. We uncover the captivating history of those who faced harsh realities of life in early 1900s Death Valley. The Clown Motel: https://www.theclownmotelusa.com/history Map of Tonopah Cemetery https://www.tonopahnevada.com/TonopahCemeteryBrochure.pdf Scotty's Castle: https://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/historyculture/scottys-castle.htm The Mizpah Hotel: https://themizpahhotel.com/ The Amargosa Hotel and Opera House: https://www.amargosaoperahouse.org/ Graves in Tonopah Cemetery: https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2174134/old-tonopah-cemetery Link to Bessie Johnson's Car Accident: https://img.newspapers.com/img/img?user=5459896&id=147846981&clippingId=22666325&width=780&height=3006&crop=2377_591_780_3006&rotation=0

You thought you knew these places but some of the most common places are riddled with lesser known spots, facts, and hauntings within. Welcome to the Lesser Known Pod where we tell you anything from strange occurrences that happened to interesting facts about common places around the world. Thanks for joining us for our very first episode! Today we talk about the mysteries of Death Valley, from rocks that slide on their own, to rare fish that are only found in this Desert. See our instagram @thelesserknownpodcast for pictures of what were talking about. Shownote links: How to get to Darwin Falls: https://modernhiker.com/hike/hiking-darwin-falls/ Incidents and cold cases: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/cold-cases.htm http://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/deva.htm Treehuggers.com: https://www.treehugger.com/death-valley-national-park-5197725 - More than just parks.com: https://morethanjustparks.com/death-valley-national-park-facts/ - Backpacker.com: https://www.backpacker.com/survival/the-10-most-dangerous-national-parks-in-america/ - Outsider Online.com https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/national-parks/national-park-mysteries/ - Strange Outdoors.com https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/2017/11/18/germantouristindeathvalley?expand_article=1 - PBS.org: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/life-in-death-valley-little-fish-big-splash/5055/#:~:text=Located%20in%20southern%20Nevada%2C%20the,stretches%20a%20vast%20aquifer%20system. - Physics girl on YouTube - NPR.org: https://www.npr.org/2023/07/07/1182118098/against-all-odds-the-rare-devils-hole-pupfish-keeps-on-swimming - The house on YouTube - NPCA.org: https://www.npca.org/articles/2283-a-mystery-in-death-valley - Vanished.us: https://vanished.us/cases/the-missing-german-death-valley-family/